The discount shop opened in October when Sports Direct moved to Tulketh Street and is owned by the same company.

Mega Value sells a variety of items including groceries, toys, electricals, homeware, outdoor and garden, and arts and crafts, and was seen as a rival to the likes of Wilkinson’s and B&M Bargains.

Despite enjoying a high-profile location, the store didn’t capture the imagination of shoppers and will close its doors in the summer.

Reacting to the news, many Visiter.co.uk readers were sad to see another shop leaving the town - Peter Jackson recently closed after more than 20 years here while an uncertain future remains for, among other, Debenhams on Lord Street.

However, others were less than impressed with the shop and welcomed the chance for a new business to take over the unit.

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While there is already a vacant unit on Central 12 next to the Costa Coffee, the Mega Direct one may be more appealing to investors to due its larger size and position in the centre of the retail park.

With that it mind, it could suit a major chain such as Disney, Zara or Lego - saving shoppers a trip to Manchester or Liverpool.

Alternatively, the unit could be used to give an independent trader the chance to benefit from a prime location.

Of course, many will always suggest a Burger King for any empty space in Southport, though this would be a surprising choice of location of the chain was to finally open a restaurant in the town.

What would you like to see fill the space? Let us know in the comments below or by emailing jamie.lopez@trinitymirror.com